Human Locomotion
Basic Biomechanical Concepts that Apply to the Study of Locomotion
Review
1. Planes of Motion - define
A. Frontal
B. Sagittal
C.Transverse
* How is motion described relative to the planes of motion?
2. Description of Joint Motion and Position - describe
A. Flexion/extension
B. Adduction/abduction
C. Inversion/eversion
D. Pronation/supination
E. Dorsiflexion, plantarflexion
F. Varus/valgus
* Examples of each, relative to locomotion
3. Quantification of Motion relative to Time - explain
A. Units of measurement
B. Methods of quantification
* Example, relative to locomotion
4. Quantification of Motion relative to Space (i.e. displacement) - explain
A. Units of measurement
B. Methods of quantification
* Examples, relative to locomotion
5. Quantification of Motion relative to Force (i.e. types of forces measured) - explain
A. Force - defined
B. Units of measurement
C. Methods of quantification
* Examples, relative to locomotion
6. Quantification of Motion relative to Joint Moments (torques) - explain
A. Moment - defined
B. Units of measurement
C. Methods of quantification (i.e. what quantities used to calculate and how is
this done?)
 Examples, relative to locomotion
7. Quantification of Motion relative to Power - explain
A. Power defined
B. Units of measurement
C. Methods of quantification
* Examples, relative to locomotion
8. The Ankle During Gait
A. Describe the Motions that occur at the ankle during walking
B. Identify the muscles that control motions at the ankle during walking
9. The Knee During Gait
A. Describe the Motions that occur at the knee during walking
B. Identify the muscles that control motions at the knee during walking
10.
The Hip During Gait
A. Describe the Motions that occur at the hip during walking
B. Identify the muscles that control motions at the hip during walking